International Students

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Pedro Almeida

I’m a senior from Brazil, a finance major, and I am a part of the men’s volleyball team. I chose Menlo because of how sports-oriented it is, the number of international students, and because it gives me a high-quality education. Also, I love playing sports.

⎯ Brazil

Aurelie Burlot

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⎯ Major: Finance ⎯ Time zone: UTC-3

⎯ Hobby: Volleyball (play in the team)

⎯ Trilingual: Portuguese, English and Spanish Copy of PenPal Program Directory Copy of PenPal Program Directory

With students from more than 30 countries choosing to attend each year, Menlo College prides itself on its global diversity. International students have long enjoyed both the safe, intimate campus life and the proximity to some of the world’s most innovative companies. However, when the global pandemic forced the campus to shut down and international students returned home mid-semester (or hunkered down in nearly-empty residence halls), Menlo needed to find new and creative ways to support students suddenly hundreds or thousands of miles—and many time zones—away. In August 2020, the college’s five Designated School Officials (DSOs)—Priscila de Souza, Rey Penate, Tess Rewick, Dylan Houle I chose Menlo college for its location but also for its diversity for a human-sized school. I'm involved indirectly in the Asian association thanks to my girlfriend. I love going to see athletic performances on campus. I'd like to work in the Bay Area after I'm done with my studies. I like basketball a lot and play some on campus almost every day of the week. and Kelly Davis—convened a standing monthly meeting to strategize ⎯ Time zone: PDT UTC-7 new ways to support international students, share student feedback, and track relevant travel restrictions and federal government updates. So, what has this DSO team done and what are they working on? Supported a student-led initiative to create an international PenPal Program between first-year international students and returning students.

Launched the International Student Services Monthly

Newsletter to provide timely and relevant information, promote events, opportunities and resources, and highlight international student successes. Planned a dynamic series of workshops and events focused on the priorities and challenges facing international students. In March, Sprintax, a tax preparation software company, delivered an information session on how to file taxes as a non-resident. For Career Connect Day, Celina Husung ’21 (Germany) moderated an alumni panel discussion on post-graduation pathways for international students. And in April, students were invited to a Q&A session with immigration attorney Nadia Yakoob. More events are being planned for next year. As the college looks ahead to the next academic year and beyond, the DSO team will be front and center in advocating for international students and alumni. If you are a graduate interested in supporting current students, or if you are a current student with ideas and suggestions, please email the DSO team at iss@menlo.edu.

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BRAZIL " 5/28/21, 1:55 PM

Aurelie Burlot Hi! I am a dancer and a boxer. I chose Menlo because it was a small school and I wanted to be able to be close to the people and teacher to make my education the best possible. I wanted a close community. I would like to get my MBA after my international management degree or get into law school!

⎯ France ⎯ Junior ⎯ Major: International Management :) ⎯ Trilingual: English, French, Italian and a bit of Spanish !!! ⎯ Time zone: PDT UTC-7

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BRAZIL " 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Zandanbal (Zach) Arslankhjuyag I’d say coming to the United States and especially being part of this community was one of my best decisions. Certainly, Menlo is helping me in a lot of my academic and personal life. I am going to take a finance degree and planning to work after graduation for some time to earn experience from Silicon Valley. Most of my friends are athletes in the college and with them, I train a lot, so for those who don’t know much about Menlo, it will be full of surprises coming for you! ⎯ Mongolia ⎯ Time zone: CST UTC+8 ⎯ Junior ⎯ Major: Finance :) ⎯ Trilingual: Mongolian, English, and Russian Click here to choose this PenPal now!

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